How thick should concrete be for 2 post lift?
4 inches
The recommended thickness for a car lift concrete slab is 4 inches minimum for most two-post lifts and four-post lifts.
How tall does your garage need to be for a lift?
12 foot
A general rule of thumb is to try for a minimum of 12 foot ceilings in your garage so that you have enough space for the car, the lift, and yourself. Don’t forget to leave enough space around the lift for you to work as well—at least two feet on every side.
How far should a lift be from the wall?
As a rule of thumb, with a symmetrical lift, try to leave at least 12 feet from your posts to the back wall. If you have an asymmetrical lift to install, nine to 10 feet should be adequate. If you have more space available, think about how you can efficiently use that space.
How thick of concrete do you need for a 4 post lift?
4‐1/4″
Pre-Existing Minimum Floor Requirements:
| TWO‐POST MODELS | MIN. THICKNESS | MIN. COMP. STRENGTH |
|---|---|---|
| 4‐POST LIFTS | MIN. THICKNESS | MIN COMP. STRENGTH |
| HD‐7 SERIES MODELS | 4‐1/4″ | 3000 PSI / 28 Day Aging |
| HD‐9 SERIES MODELS | 4‐1/4″ | 3000 PSI / 28 Day Aging |
| GP‐9 SERIES MODELS | 4‐1/4″ | 3000 PSI / 28 Day Aging |
How tall should a ceiling be for a 2 post lift?
If you want to install a typical 2-post or 4-post lift in your garage, you need a ceiling that’s higher than 11 feet.
How tall should a roof be for a car lift?
If you want to install a typical 2-post or 4-post lift in your garage, you need a ceiling that’s higher than 11 feet. While you can get a 2- or 4-post lift that works with a lower ceiling, almost all these lifts are not ANSI certified.
Which is better 2 post or 4-post lift?
If you have a 10 foot ceiling, the two post lift will raise most vehicles to about 6 feet off the ground. A four post lift makes it much easier to load and position the vehicle. The runways of the four post lift make it easy for the operator to just drive onto the lift.
How many amps does a car lift use?
If you have 4 post commercial grade auto lifts with 220 Volt single phase motors, it requires 30 amp service with a minimum of 10 gauge wire. If you have 4 post hobbyist lifts, you need a 110 Volt grounded power supply with 15 amps service.
How many amps does a 2 post car lift use?
14.5-16.5 Amperage
Basically, the 220V provides twice the amount of power as the 110V. Eagle’s 2-post car lifts come with an Eagle 220 Voltage, and 14.5-16.5 Amperage.
How much room do you need for a lift?
In general, you need at least 20 to 25 square feet of space to install a residential elevator. You might also need about 8 inches of pit space dug into the ground beneath the elevator, depending on the style of residential elevator you plan to use.
How close to the wall should a 2 post lift be?
If your lift has asymmetric arms, then we recommend the center of the columns should be set about 9-10 feet off the front wall. If your lift has symmetric arms, then we recommend that the center of your columns should be about 12 feet off the front wall.